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    PICC Lines

    Hello everyone.
    I have a question that I truely do not know. Do PICC infiltrate?

    Thanks in advance.
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    Re: PICC Lines

    Any line, whether it's an IV, PICC, other central line, or Port can infiltrate, although it's not nearly as common as it is with peripheral IV's. Just make sure to assess the site regularly.
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    Re: PICC Lines

    Quote Originally Posted by AmandaWIRN View Post
    Any line, whether it's an IV, PICC, other central line, or Port can infiltrate, although it's not nearly as common as it is with peripheral IV's. Just make sure to assess the site regularly.
    Thanks for your time. I have being reading more on it and certainly, there is something to be learned daily.
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